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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1918
Page
6
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Monday's Daily reports a revived push for barge transport on the Mississippi to move bulky goods from St Louis to New Orleans and beyond. The plan favors keeping the system under railroad administration, arguing water routes offer cheaper, efficient freight for coal lime building stone and other low value bulk items, with seven foot depths and lighter crews than steamers.
A European despatch argues Bolshevism spreads with hunger and famine, but hunger alone does not cause it. The piece links discontent, demagogues, and German war aims to unrest, warning that famine could fuel Bolshevist tendencies in Germany and risking bloodshed if allied powers fail to curb it. It contrasts the Bolsheviki with monarchist sentiments and notes the danger of anarchy when people lack bread.
A WWI era letter from Will K. Austin in France recounts work with returning Allied prisoners of war in Nancy and Metz, describing feeding regimes, shocking condition of starving soldiers, and experiences entering Metz with French troops. He notes souvenirs, dangers through No Man's Land, and plans to travel into Germany before ending for meals.
The barge system along the Mississippi and its tributaries will move much of grain destined for export from rail to water routes. Grain will travel by barge to New Orleans and be shipped on ocean steamers, reducing rail costs for producers and easing harvest-time congestion for parallel rail lines.
Mrs Edward Hassett of Frankfort New York commends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as splendid for croup saying her children are quickly relieved of attacks with no opium or narcotics. The note adds the medicine may be given to children as confidently as to adults.
December 16 marks a history of armed neutrality treaties and major events. Notable items include the 1800 Russia Sweden Denmark pact, births of John Laurence Smith and Thomas Starr King, Calabria earthquake loss, Vendome action by French forces, Queen Victoria’s visit, German raid fatalities, Italian ship losses, and Germany signaling peace terms in 1916.
A small two room partition building on San Bernardo Avenue occupied by Jesus Castafieda burned early this morning. Castafieda died in the flames leaving only a charred torso. Investigators believe a candle lit by Castafieda before retirement may have ignited dry herbs and shoemaker materials, causing deadly fumes and fatal fire. Castafieda, 29, was a printer at the Laredo Record and had lived in the area for years. his mother and relatives reside in Mexico. The fire alarm came only after the building was nearly consumed. The cause remains under investigation. The Latin-American Club plans a New Year’s Eve ball on December 21 with limited attendance. Also note vaudeville at the Royal Opera House tonight by the Thirty-seventh Infantry Vaudeville Co.
City of Laredo and Webb County issue proclamations urging liquidation of all War Savings Stamp pledges by December 31, 1918. Mayor Robert McComb and County Judge Geo R Page warn pledges are binding, government spending remains high, and taxation funds the war effort. Proclamations dated December 16 and December 14, 1918 respectively.
The list honors service members from Laredo including Lieut. E. J. Cousineau Lieut. Luke W. Loftus and a group of sergeants corporals and privates across ranks. The names reflect casualties or memorialized soldiers from U S M service as war sacrifices are acknowledged with solemn tribute.
Dozens of officers from the Thirty-seventh Infantry, stationed at Fort McIntosh, have received army discharges to return to civilian life. The Southern Department arranged transport today for many, with several Captains and Lieutenants listed among those discharged from the 87th Infantry volunteers who enlisted for the war term.
Beginning Jan 1 1919 we switch to a cash basis. Pay for work when you receive it and report if you do not get what you pay for. Border Foundry and Machine Co. Also a health tip touts HERBINE for heartburn and indigestion with fast relief and brisk bowel action priced at 50e sold by druggists.
The Red Cross Christmas Roll Call is under way with enrollment spots across Laredo. City notices include imports from Mexico, housing ads, plumbing contact, soldier returns from camps, and local business promotions across Farragut Street and Ave C.
Bankruptcy sale ordered by J C Scott trustee in U S District Court Southern District of Texas will auction cash sale of all merchandise store fixtures and accounts of J K Forseck Sons et al at their former Laredo business on Monday December 30 1918 between 10 AM and 4 PM free of liens. F M Ramsay trustee notes the sale in his December 16 filing.
In a brief business notice Laredo Transfer announces it will conduct all transactions on a strict cash basis starting January 1 1919. The item appears among other short notices and advertisements. Ballard's Horehound Syrup is advertised for cough relief with pricing listed as 25 cents 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle.
Bishop Peter J. Nussbaum, head of the local Roman Catholic diocese, arrived in Laredo from Corpus Christi on Saturday afternoon. He attended services at San Agustin Cathedral yesterday morning and delivered a sermon to a large congregation at St. Peter's Catholic Church last night.
Telegram to Mrs. Adelaide Ford of Laredo confirms Private William L Ford of the United States Marines was killed in action in France on November 10, the day before the armistice. Ford enlisted months ago and served in several battles. his death draws many friends’ sympathy.
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